Audiologist

Department

Outpatient Adult Neuro

Hours

40 hours/week

Compensation

Starting at $76,003.20 (commensurate with experience)

Other Benefits:

Annual Merit Increases, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision,) PTO, Holiday Pay, PSLF Eligible, Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

Assumes full responsibility for vestibular testing of patients, including Videonystagmograpy(VNG), Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential(VEMP), vHIT. Works in accordance with the State of Michigan licensure and Audiology scope of practice. Keeps skills upgraded through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program's strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial).

• Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Provides patient care. (Q)
  • Screens patient's medical history
  • Performs Tests as referred.
• Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities. (Q)
• Documents patient's status for vestibular tests according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q)
• Communicates with others as needed for integrated care. (Q,S)
• Attends various meetings and in-services as designated. (Q,P)
• Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control. (Q)
• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community. (Q,S,P)
• Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)
• Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned. (Q, G)
• We'll embrace all people by:
  • Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
  • Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.
  • Growing talent and people.
  • Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
  • Taking action against discrimination.
  • Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
  • Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.
  • Restoring hope and freedom, together.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Audiology program.
• Licensure with the State of Michigan.
• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

• Remain in a stationary position - Majority (More than 2/3)
• Traverse or move around work location - Occasionally (less than 1/3)
• Use keyboard - Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
• Operate or use department specific equipment - Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
• Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder - None
• Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role - Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
• Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding - Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

Transport, position, and/or exert force

• More than 100 pounds - Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.